Authors and Illustrators Database

Susan Joan Stauffacher

Born: 02/18/1961  Pontiac, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent
Parents: Albert Herbert and Joan Ruth Stauffacher
Spouse: Roger Gilles
Children: Max and Walter
Address(es):
Permanent:
1080 Knapp Street NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.suestauffacher.com
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Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Tillie, the Terrible Swede: How One Woman, A Sewing Needle, and a Bicycle Changed History Non Fiction, Biography, Picture Book Children New York : Alfred A. Knopf 2011
Hadley's happy ending
- The story of Hadley, a cat that was badly burned, and his recovery, which was aided by the Humane Society of West Michigan. 		Fiction, Michigan Children [Davenport, Iowa] : Fidlar Doubleday 2011
Gator on the Loose Fiction Children New York : Alfred A. Knopf : 2010
Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson Non Fiction, Biography, Picture Book Children New York : Alfred A. Knopf 2007
Wireman / [story: Sue Stauffacher ; pencils & inks: Comfort Love]
- Volumes I & II. 		Graphic Novel Children [Grand Rapids, Mich.] : Sue Stauffacher 2007
Bessie Smith and the Nightriders Historical Fiction, Picture Book Children New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons 2006
Donutheart
- Sequel to Donuthead. 2007 Michigan Notable Book. 		Fiction Children New York : Alfred A. Knopf : Distributed by Random House 2006
Harry Sue
- 2006 Michigan Notable Book. 		Fiction Children New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2005
Image of Donuthead Donuthead Fiction Children New York : Alfred A. Knopf : 2003
Image of The Angel and Other Stories The Angel and Other Stories Children Eerdmans 2002
S'gana, the Black Whale Fiction Children Alaska Northwest Books 1992
Other writings:
- Work has appeared in dozens of magazines and newspapers across the country, including Better Homes & Gardens, FamilyFun, and The Grand Rapids Press where she currently publishes a column on children's books. 		Fiction, Non Fiction Children
Readia (Blog of Low Level Reading)
- www.readia.wordpress.com 		Children, Adult Word Press
Wireman (Literacy Tool)
- www.wiremancomics.com 		Children, Adult
What is the aim or goal of your writing: Sue has trained extensively in her craft and works at it every day. She knows the field. She works closely with her audience--children. She reads continuously. Sue "believes that people should search for what they are called to do in life and then pursue it with passion. Don't be afaid to sacrifice for your goals, or to work without expectation of reward. Having said that, I also believe that the process must give you joy. I work hard at my writing, but I love it, independent of my publishing successes."

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Sue prefers contact through email. She welcomes inquiries and has a page on her website devoted to her speeches and visits.

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
MA in Transpersonal Psychology Westbrook University 1997

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Teaching, creating curriculum, setting up libraries, working to raise funds for underserved libraries 1995
Immersed and active in literacy community Grand Rapids, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1995
Children's book author and reviewer, journalist, literacy consultant, speaker and arts educator 1990
Taught writing of all kinds at college and continuing education levels 1990
- Developed comic books for at-risk readers
- Donated new trade books to libraries from her reviewing capacity

Other Resources:

MeLCat Links:
http://elibrary.mel.org/search/X?SEARCH=sue+Stauffacher&searchscope=15&l=&Da=&Db=&p=&SORT=D
Last Modified On: 3/12/2014 12:00:00 AM